History

History of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center

Founded in 1978, the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center is named after the last Dean of Women at Vanderbilt, Margaret Cuninggim. The Women’s Center has been in the same location, Franklin House on West Side Row, since its opening. The Women’s Center stands firm in its commitment to “celebrating women and empowering all,” offering various programs and internships for the Vanderbilt community in support of its mission.